Temperatures are set to plummet and snow is forecast as the most extreme spell of cold weather in the last five years hits North Wales.

Freezing conditions and blizzards hit the region as the weather front dubbed "Beast from the East" makes its way across the county.

The incredibly cold air is blowing in from Russia and the easterly winds result in significant wind chill making it feel several degrees colder than thermometers show.

Tonight will see bitterly cold weather - as low as -4 in some places, making way for snowfall tomorrow morning - with blizzards expected during the morning rush hour.

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With travel chaos and power issues expected, the Met Office has expanded its previous severe weather alert to warn that all counties in North Wales except for Anglesey will likely experience heavy snowfall on Tuesday.

Snow is expected (Image: Weather Channel)

The warning is in place from midnight on Tuesday until midnight on Wednesday.